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esteemed in the Craft . For many years he installed the Masters of the Reading Lodges , his correct ritual and impressive manner in so doincr Leiiir always much admired . Tho respect and esteem in which he was held

by the Craft , was testified by the large attendance afc his funeral , which took place in Reading Cemetery , on the 16 th instant . The Provincial Grand Secretary , with the Masters and Secretaries of the three Reading Lodges , and the S . W . of the Union Lodge , acted as pall bearers .

since the ever-celebrated Tom Moore . Many of the late Bro . Carpenter ' s productions were set to music by wellknown composers , amongst whom Charles Stephen Glover ,

Vincent Wallace , Macfarren , and Wrighton may bo mentioned , and his works attained a universal popularity which has indeed mado his name a household word . Wherever

ihe English language is spoken , his Beautiful Venice , " What arc the wild waves saying , " " Happy be thy dreams , " " Her bright smile haunts me still , " and other lyric gems are sure to be found . In addition to his

reputation as a song writer , he will be remembered in connection with one of the most popular works of modern times" Carpenter ' s Penny Readings , " published by F . Warne and Co ., the aggregate sale of which may be counted by

hundreds of thousands . " Carpenter ' s celebrated Sonsr Books , " published in 8 volumes , containing some 6000 songs , with the names of the authors and composers correctly given , forms the most complete collection of national

songs ever published . These and other works , which space will nofc permit us to ennmerate , edited ancl compiled or composed by Dr . Carpenter , form a lasting memorial of our departed brother . " By their works ye shall know

know them . ' The funeral , which took place on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ,, at Highgate Cemetery , was attended by several of his literary and musical friends , many of whom aro members of the Urban Lodge or Chapter , or the Urban

massive brass mounts , was conveyed from deceased ' s residence in Norland-square to St . James ' s Church , Netting Hill , where the first portion ofthe Burial Service was performed . The procession then moved to the Cemetery , where

it was joined by the majority of the before-named brethren and . gentlemen , who had assembled at the grave to pay their last sad tribute of respect to departed merit . The

sprig of acacia wns dul y placed at the head of the grave b y a thoughtful brother , and the mourners separated . The deceased was seventy . two years of age at the date of his death .

MRS . SPEIGHT . It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death , on Tuesday morning hist , of Mrs . Mary Ann Speight , beloved wife of Bro . C . T . Speight , so well known itAhe Ciaft as Provincial Grand Tyler for Surrev , and Tyler of

many private Lodges both in the Cit y and suburbs . The la men led deceased , who was in the sixty-ei ghth year of her age , had long been afflicted with a cnncer ° on the liver , for which she Lad been att-nded by Bro . Dr . Cock of

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the very wide circle of Freemasons with whom Bro . Speight is held in high and deserved respect , for his unvarying attention and courtesy in the performance of arduous duties . Wo understand thafc the funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon next , at Brockley Cemetery , the cortege leaving Mona-road at three o ' clock .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — KENT LODGE , No . 15 . A MEETING of this ancient ancl excellent working Lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , which was numerously

In dne course , routine business was completed , hearfcy good wishes wero tendered , and Lodge was closed nntil October . The brethren , fifty-two in number , adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a recherche banquet and dessert was supplied by Bros . Gordon and Hamp , in the Dake's Room . The W . M ., who presided ; proposed

tho nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Stimson , on rising to propose the health of the W . M . said it wa-i a pleasure to havo to propose this toast , which he knew wonld be received wifch satisfaction by every one . On tho evening of Br Woolley ' s election ho ( Bro . Stimson ) had ventured to predict he would prove himself a credit to the

Lodge . The members trusted he might havo many candidates , and they felfc assured that under his presidency the present would be one of the most successful years in the annals of theLodge . The W . M . thanked Bro . Stimson for his kind remarks ; if he had done his duty to their satisfaction he waa amply repaid . The W . M . next proposed

the toast of the Past Masters ; those present were admirably qualified to do their work . The I . P . M . Bro . Stimson was one who in many respects had rendered the Loclgo service ; while personally he ( the W . M . ) felt how great was his indebtedness to him ; he wonld associate his namo with the toisb . Bro . Stimson was pleased

lo respond ; ho was always ready to givo assistance to the W . M . for the time being , but , their esteemed Bro . Woolley did not require help from any Officer ; he was fully competent to carry oufc his dur . ief . Still , ho conld assure tho yonnger members who were aspiring to the chair thafc he as well as fche other Pasfc Masters would

b' > pleased to render them any assistance in their power . The toast of the Visitors was next submit !? d ; the Lndgo was pleased to see them . Bro . . LI . M . Levy responded to the toast . Thu Treasurer and Secretary were next complimented . The W . M . said no more compatent brethren conld have been selected . Bros . Sleeman and

Dukes having made snitabln response , the toasts of tho Wardens , the Officers , nnd that of the Tyler followed , and the proceedings were brought to a close . Bros . Stimson , Little , Collins , and Weston contributed some excellent songs and glees . Bros . S . Wells P . M . and Plummev looked after the comfort of fche Visitors .

FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No 100 .

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Prince Edward of Wales , or as he is popnlarly known , Prince Albert Victor , who was initiated into Freemasonry ia the Alpha Lodge by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Grand Master of England a short time since , was passed to the second degree afc the Town Hall , Yarmouth , on Thursday evening ,

the 7 th inafc . This was a Lodge of emergency , convened specially for tho purpose . The ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . J . W . French W . M . P . G . S . Norfolk , the Royal candidate going through the ceremony in a manner which showed his appreciation of it , and he quite won the respect and goodwill of all present by his

ready acquiescence and good-natured bub dignified bearing . Afc tho close , Lord Suffield , K . C . B ., Prov . G . M . Norfolk , said that he could nob let tho occasion pass without conveying to the brethren the feelings of gratitude and pleasure he experienced at tho most excellent manner in which all the Officers had performed their work . lie

presumed that the brethren had duly appreciated the honour thafc had been conferred upon them , and right well had they risen to the occasion . Ho paid a well-deserved compliment to Bro . French , the W . M ., remarking thafc ho performed his duties in a manner he had never peon equalled —a remark which every one present agreed with , for a

moro decided success could not have been possible . The assembly room presented a most charming appearance . The large body of Masons in full regalia , the presence of more than 30 Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and fche lovely display of hot-house flowers , forming a bank b-mind tho dais , presented a picture never to be

forgotten , and which must have made the . ceremony more than usually iinpres-ive to a candidate . The brethren of the Lodge present were Bro ? . Owlca I . P . M . P . G . S . B . Norfolk , Br-eching ° S . W ., A . E .

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esteemed in the Craft . For many years he installed the Masters of the Reading Lodges , his correct ritual and impressive manner in so doincr Leiiir always much admired . Tho respect and esteem in which he was held

by the Craft , was testified by the large attendance afc his funeral , which took place in Reading Cemetery , on the 16 th instant . The Provincial Grand Secretary , with the Masters and Secretaries of the three Reading Lodges , and the S . W . of the Union Lodge , acted as pall bearers .

since the ever-celebrated Tom Moore . Many of the late Bro . Carpenter ' s productions were set to music by wellknown composers , amongst whom Charles Stephen Glover ,

Vincent Wallace , Macfarren , and Wrighton may bo mentioned , and his works attained a universal popularity which has indeed mado his name a household word . Wherever

ihe English language is spoken , his Beautiful Venice , " What arc the wild waves saying , " " Happy be thy dreams , " " Her bright smile haunts me still , " and other lyric gems are sure to be found . In addition to his

reputation as a song writer , he will be remembered in connection with one of the most popular works of modern times" Carpenter ' s Penny Readings , " published by F . Warne and Co ., the aggregate sale of which may be counted by

hundreds of thousands . " Carpenter ' s celebrated Sonsr Books , " published in 8 volumes , containing some 6000 songs , with the names of the authors and composers correctly given , forms the most complete collection of national

songs ever published . These and other works , which space will nofc permit us to ennmerate , edited ancl compiled or composed by Dr . Carpenter , form a lasting memorial of our departed brother . " By their works ye shall know

know them . ' The funeral , which took place on Tuesday , the 12 th inst ,, at Highgate Cemetery , was attended by several of his literary and musical friends , many of whom aro members of the Urban Lodge or Chapter , or the Urban

massive brass mounts , was conveyed from deceased ' s residence in Norland-square to St . James ' s Church , Netting Hill , where the first portion ofthe Burial Service was performed . The procession then moved to the Cemetery , where

it was joined by the majority of the before-named brethren and . gentlemen , who had assembled at the grave to pay their last sad tribute of respect to departed merit . The

sprig of acacia wns dul y placed at the head of the grave b y a thoughtful brother , and the mourners separated . The deceased was seventy . two years of age at the date of his death .

MRS . SPEIGHT . It is with deep regret that we have to announce the death , on Tuesday morning hist , of Mrs . Mary Ann Speight , beloved wife of Bro . C . T . Speight , so well known itAhe Ciaft as Provincial Grand Tyler for Surrev , and Tyler of

many private Lodges both in the Cit y and suburbs . The la men led deceased , who was in the sixty-ei ghth year of her age , had long been afflicted with a cnncer ° on the liver , for which she Lad been att-nded by Bro . Dr . Cock of

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the very wide circle of Freemasons with whom Bro . Speight is held in high and deserved respect , for his unvarying attention and courtesy in the performance of arduous duties . Wo understand thafc the funeral will take place on Tuesday afternoon next , at Brockley Cemetery , the cortege leaving Mona-road at three o ' clock .

Notices Of Meetings.

NOTICES OF MEETINGS .

— : o : — KENT LODGE , No . 15 . A MEETING of this ancient ancl excellent working Lodge was held on the 13 th inst ., at Freemasons' Hall , which was numerously

In dne course , routine business was completed , hearfcy good wishes wero tendered , and Lodge was closed nntil October . The brethren , fifty-two in number , adjourned to the Holborn Restaurant , where a recherche banquet and dessert was supplied by Bros . Gordon and Hamp , in the Dake's Room . The W . M ., who presided ; proposed

tho nsual Loyal and Masonic toasts . Bro . Stimson , on rising to propose the health of the W . M . said it wa-i a pleasure to havo to propose this toast , which he knew wonld be received wifch satisfaction by every one . On tho evening of Br Woolley ' s election ho ( Bro . Stimson ) had ventured to predict he would prove himself a credit to the

Lodge . The members trusted he might havo many candidates , and they felfc assured that under his presidency the present would be one of the most successful years in the annals of theLodge . The W . M . thanked Bro . Stimson for his kind remarks ; if he had done his duty to their satisfaction he waa amply repaid . The W . M . next proposed

the toast of the Past Masters ; those present were admirably qualified to do their work . The I . P . M . Bro . Stimson was one who in many respects had rendered the Loclgo service ; while personally he ( the W . M . ) felt how great was his indebtedness to him ; he wonld associate his namo with the toisb . Bro . Stimson was pleased

lo respond ; ho was always ready to givo assistance to the W . M . for the time being , but , their esteemed Bro . Woolley did not require help from any Officer ; he was fully competent to carry oufc his dur . ief . Still , ho conld assure tho yonnger members who were aspiring to the chair thafc he as well as fche other Pasfc Masters would

b' > pleased to render them any assistance in their power . The toast of the Visitors was next submit !? d ; the Lndgo was pleased to see them . Bro . . LI . M . Levy responded to the toast . Thu Treasurer and Secretary were next complimented . The W . M . said no more compatent brethren conld have been selected . Bros . Sleeman and

Dukes having made snitabln response , the toasts of tho Wardens , the Officers , nnd that of the Tyler followed , and the proceedings were brought to a close . Bros . Stimson , Little , Collins , and Weston contributed some excellent songs and glees . Bros . S . Wells P . M . and Plummev looked after the comfort of fche Visitors .

FRIENDSHIP LODGE , No 100 .

HIS ROYAL HIGHNESS Prince Edward of Wales , or as he is popnlarly known , Prince Albert Victor , who was initiated into Freemasonry ia the Alpha Lodge by H . R . H . the Prince of Wales Grand Master of England a short time since , was passed to the second degree afc the Town Hall , Yarmouth , on Thursday evening ,

the 7 th inafc . This was a Lodge of emergency , convened specially for tho purpose . The ceremony was admirably performed by Bro . J . W . French W . M . P . G . S . Norfolk , the Royal candidate going through the ceremony in a manner which showed his appreciation of it , and he quite won the respect and goodwill of all present by his

ready acquiescence and good-natured bub dignified bearing . Afc tho close , Lord Suffield , K . C . B ., Prov . G . M . Norfolk , said that he could nob let tho occasion pass without conveying to the brethren the feelings of gratitude and pleasure he experienced at tho most excellent manner in which all the Officers had performed their work . lie

presumed that the brethren had duly appreciated the honour thafc had been conferred upon them , and right well had they risen to the occasion . Ho paid a well-deserved compliment to Bro . French , the W . M ., remarking thafc ho performed his duties in a manner he had never peon equalled —a remark which every one present agreed with , for a

moro decided success could not have been possible . The assembly room presented a most charming appearance . The large body of Masons in full regalia , the presence of more than 30 Officers of Prov . Grand Lodge , and fche lovely display of hot-house flowers , forming a bank b-mind tho dais , presented a picture never to be

forgotten , and which must have made the . ceremony more than usually iinpres-ive to a candidate . The brethren of the Lodge present were Bro ? . Owlca I . P . M . P . G . S . B . Norfolk , Br-eching ° S . W ., A . E .